Annual average car costs up by almost £1,000, motorists say

By |2022-11-11T10:52:19+00:00November 9th, 2022|Dealer Insights, Leasing & Finance, News|

November’s Startline Used Car Tracker research suggests motorists' annual spending on fuel, insurance, servicing and car finance had risen by £80 a month. The biggest single increase was seen in fuel at £37 per month but insurance and motor car finance both rose by around £20 per month.

Energy cap may cause used car prices and values to fall

By |2022-09-07T10:31:49+01:00September 7th, 2022|Aftermarket and workshop, Dealer Insights, News|

If implemented, the energy price cap increase would be just the latest in a line of economic shocks that mean personal finances are coming under more pressure than at any time since the 2008 financial crisis and perhaps longer. It is no surprise that dealers believe that this will affect used car values and prices but it is perhaps more a matter of concern that almost a third believe we are likely to see a significant adjustment.

Dealer used car market optimism declines

By |2022-05-31T09:06:53+01:00May 31st, 2022|Dealer Insights, News|

The new monthly Startline Used Car Tracker shows that even dealers who remain optimistic believe conditions have worsened – with factors mentioned including a 22% drop (down to 0%) in those who agree that the market and prices are strengthening and a 6% reduction (down to 33%) who agree motor finance availability is improving.

Startline launches monthly research in April to track used car market sentiment

By |2022-03-30T09:46:33+01:00March 30th, 2022|News|

Questions in the Startline Used Car Tracker ask consumers about their propensity to buy, fuel choices and the factors that will affect used car purchases, as well as asking dealers about their feelings regarding the prospects of the market, the challenges facing them and their online offering. There will also be topical questions about current issues every month.

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